The actual game between the Giants and Chargers has almost been reduced to a footnote in the lead-up this week. Most of the media coverage has centered on the blockbuster 2004 Draft day trade that sent Eli Manning to the Giants and Philips Rivers to the Chargers.

This is just the second meeting between the pair, with Rivers holding a 1-0 advantage.

The Giants (5-7) are all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs and it’ll be interesting to see if they come to play after a long flight to the West Coast. Defensively, they’re facing a huge challenge is trying to contain the Chargers’ high-powered offense.

Join us for some lively fan discussion and in-game analysis as the Giants try to end a disappointing season on the positive note.

FINAL

FOURTH QUARTER

CHARGERS 37, GIANTS 14

Nick Novak boots a 43-yard field goal with 3:24 left to play. Chargers have scored on seven of their nine possessions. Wow!

CHARGERS 34, GIANTS 14

Nick Novak kicks a 27-yard field goal to cap an 11-play, 75-yard drive with 7:31 left to play. It's the Chargers' fourth double-digit play drive of the game.

CHARGERS 31, GIANTS 14

Eli Manning hits tight end Brandon Myers for a 5-yard touchdown on the first play of the fourth quarter. Andre Brown had a pair of long runs to key the 11-play, 86-yard drive.

THIRD QUARTER

CHARGERS 31, GIANTS 7

A pass interference call in the end zone by LB Spencer Paysinger on a third-and-3 from the 37-yard line gives the Chargers a first-and-goal at the 1-yard line. Ryan Matthews takes it over for a 1-yard TD with 5:06 remaining. Chargers pound the Giants with 10 runs on an 11-play, 80-yard drive. Ouch!

CHARGERS 24, GIANTS 7

A Philip Rivers' fumble on the first play of the second half gives the Giants the ball at the Chargers' 18-yard line. Peyton Hillis bowls over from one-yard out with 10:45 remaining. Giants convert a 4th-and-two to keep the drive alive.
.HALFTIME

The Giants have no answers for the Chargers' high-octane offense and trail 24-0 at the half. Philip Rivers has thrown three touchdown passes, two to sensational rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen and one to RB Danny Woodhead. Two Giants turnovers - an Eli Manning interception and Andre Brown fumble - lead to 14 points.

SECOND QUARTER

CHARGERS 24, GIANTS 0

An Andre Brown fumble - the first in his career in 165 carries, gives the Chargers the ball at the Giants' 39-yard line. Rivers hits Danny Woodhead with a 7-yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds left. Big play is a 23-yard completion to TE Antonio Gates.

CHARGERS 17, GIANTS 0

Philip Rivers hits Keenan Allen for a 4-yard touchdown with 3:49 remaining to cap an 80-yard drive. Rivers is carving up the Giants secondary and running backs are finding lanes. Chargers are making it look easy.

CHARGERS 10, GIANTS 0

Nick Novak kicks a 36-yard field goal with 11:01 remaining after missing a 41-yarder but getting a second chance when Charles James is offsides. Tom Coughlin is irate. Philip Rivers hit several short-to-intermediate passes to spark the drive.

FIRST QUARTER

CHARGERS 7, GIANTS 0

Following an Eli Manning interception - his 19th of the season - Philip Rivers hits rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen for a 43-yard touchdown on a go-pattern down the sidelines over CB Terrell Thomas to cap a quick, three-play drive.